Scrum.org

APRIL 2, 2020

Watch the Replay of the Remote Agile Practices & Tools Live Virtual Class. At the end of March, we ran a Remote Agile Practices & Tools class with about 30 participants from all over Europe, the Eastern Seaboard, and Canada. The participants agreed on recording it and make it available to the agile community. Related Posts.

Agile 244

Agile Lean SCRUM Closing 244

Scrum.org

AUGUST 24, 2020

TL; DR: Agile Metrics. Suitable agile metrics reflect either a team’s progress in becoming agile or your organization’s progress in becoming a learning organization. At the team level, qualitative agile metrics often work better than quantitative metrics. Also, consider contributing to the Agile Metrics Survey 2020.

Underperforming Technical Team 239

Underperforming Technical Team Agile SCRUM 2020 239

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

It comes in two flavors: Agile and Waterfall and you can earn a badge for both. The Kickoff course is fully mobile compatible and has agile and predictive content. You could also use it as an onboarding exercise for new team members who are working on a project team for the first time. Who is this for? Pros: It’s free!

PMI 353

PMI Agile Influencer Planning 353

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 10, 2019

Whichever project you pursue, this exercise will give you marketing gold dust. And, one of the biggest drivers for the growth of agile project management in the last 15 years has been its right and proper use in tech startups. Don’t Put Agility Over Control. Know Who You Are Building It For. Incrementalism Rules. In Closing.

Risk Management 399

Risk Management Controlling Agile Energy 399

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 27, 2023

However, I’m not and never have been, an agile expert. I’ve worked with Scrum teams and Agile development teams, I used Kanban during lockdown to help plan our days and the homeschooling, but I can’t say that I’m experienced in Agile ways. Quizzes test your understanding. Do the quizzes. More on that later.

Development Team Review 402

Development Team Review Technical Review SCRUM Certification 402

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 7, 2023

The courses cover foundations and initiation, planning and execution and the final one is on agile. I do not have a background of Agile , so it was helpful to get a real deep dive into the different tools and techniques as well as Scrum ceremonies. This is aimed at beginners, so give it a miss if you already have some experience.

Software Review 458

Software Review Certification Finance SCRUM 458

Scrum.org

MARCH 17, 2020

TL; DR: Remote Agile, Part 1: Practices & Tools for Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and Product Owners. Agile has always been about colocation, about direct communication, physical boards, and all the other haptic and analog moments to create value in the digital realm. Moreover, admittedly, I love index cards. General Tips.

Agile 243

Agile SCRUM Lean Energy 243

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

TL; DR: Agile Management Anti-Patterns. Learn more about agile management anti-patterns the aspiring servant leader should avoid during the organization’s transition: From applying the Stage-Gate® approach through the back door to the ‘where is my report’ attitude to other beloved signs of applied Taylorism.

Software Review 242

Software Review Agile Underperforming Technical Team Development Team Review 242

Scrum.org

MARCH 10, 2025

These challenges prompted me to consider how AI-generated code would fare in a structured coding exercise, such as a simple Kata. To explore this, I conducted a quick experiment to see how it would perform with a simple exercise. The code was difficult to comprehend. It consisted of a large, monolithic class with bloated methods.

Software Review 155

Software Review Technical Review ChatGPT Underperforming Technical Team 155

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

It’s a method-agnostic approach, so it works whether you are working in an agile , predictive, or hybrid environment, and it doesn’t matter if you follow PMI methodologies or not. It’s full of very practical exercises that you can use in any kind of workshop, whether small groups, large groups, or virtual. The videos are very polished.

PMI 462

PMI Technical Review 2021 Underperforming Technical Team 462

Scrum.org

JUNE 1, 2020

TL; DR: Remote Agile Event Planning — a Cheat Sheet. My solution to this challenge is going the extra mile regarding the remote agile event planning. The Remote Agile Event Planning Phases. After the introduction, we explore Mural, as we will use this online whiteboard during the remote agile event to visualize our work. (To

Technical Review 188

Technical Review Agile Planning SCRUM 188

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

How questions are split on the new exam Project management fundamentals and core concepts Predictive plan-based methodologies Agile frameworks/methodologies Business analysis frameworks What are the reference texts? Do you need agile experience to take the exam? Will the exam experience change? What do I need to do?

2023 322

2023 PMI Certification Agile 322

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 20, 2020

It also focuses on the technical project management environment, life cycles in a technical environment and IT exercises to better lead projects. For the agile enthusiast, this scrum gathering takes place twice a year since 2013. Agile & Beyond . GOTO Chicago. April 27-29, Chicago, IL. Global Scrum Gathering.

2020 410

2020 PMO PMI Underperforming Technical Team 410

Scrum.org

APRIL 27, 2020

We started this series on remote agile with looking into practices and tools; we explored virtual Liberating Structures, and how to master Zoom. We had a look at common remote agile anti-patterns, and we analyzed remote Retrospectives and Sprint Plannings based on Liberating Structures. Supporting Liberating Structures.

Technical Review 229

Technical Review Development Team Review Agile SCRUM 229

Scrum.org

JANUARY 8, 2024

Many teams are trapped in the ghosts of Agile past, adhering rigidly to the three fundamental questions of the daily scrum: What did I do yesterday? As a scrum practitioner, I've observed teams going through the motions, treating these meetings as a tick-box exercise rather than a dynamic platform for discussion and improvement.

Agile 195

Agile 2024 SCRUM Innovation 195

Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2023

With this in mind, Agile-ity Inc. The Significance of Continuous Learning in the Agile World In the agile world, adaptability and continuous learning are more than just buzzwords - they're key to staying ahead of the curve. Groups can utilize resources like case studies, interactive exercises, or software tools.

SCRUM 192

SCRUM Agile Influencer Initiating 192

Scrum.org

JUNE 15, 2020

TL; DR: Remote Agile Transitions. Since the pandemic has forced many of us to work remotely, this unique capability has been kicked into overdrive regarding remote agile transitions. Here are my top-10 challenges of organizational change that remote Agile has made more urgent to address than ever before. ??

Agile 217

Agile Technical Review SCRUM Software Review 217

Scrum.org

MARCH 8, 2020

Amazing’, said the newly minted ‘Super Agile Scrums Mechanical Engineer’. I learned about all this amazing agile scrum stuff!’ You learned all this cool super-agile-scrum stuff’ – I said encouragingly. Fear not, you can still go on your agile training and learn loads. ‘So’ – I asked, ‘How was the training course?’.

Agile 200

Agile SCRUM Consulting Lean 200

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Agile is an umbrella term encompassing a variety of frameworks and approaches to value delivery in complex environments. The word agile came into widespread use following the creation of the Agile Manifesto in 2001. The Agile Manifesto includes four values and 12 principles that describe a better way to approach complex work.

Agile 246

Agile Software Review Technical Review SCRUM 246

Scrum.org

JANUARY 28, 2024

TL; DR: Agile Laws in Software Development On many occasions, working with agile teams has amplified existing organizational, technical, and cultural challenges in many organizations. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 49,000-plus subscribers. edition ! ?

Agile 202

Agile Technical Review Software Engineering Sustainability 202

Scrum.org

APRIL 19, 2020

We started this series on remote agile with looking into practices and tools, followed by exploring virtual Liberating Structures, and how to master Zoom. We had a look at common remote agile anti-patterns, and we analyzed remote Retrospectives based on Liberating Structures. TL; DR: A Remote Sprint Planning with a Distributed Team.

Agile 196

Agile Planning Technical Review SCRUM 196

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 2, 2019

Energy: Regular exercise does not just build up your physical stamina, but affords an opportunity to shift mental gears and detach from the stressful concerns of your workplace. Agility and Certainty. There are plenty of project management commentators to remind you of the rise of agile. Learn to Work Virtually.

2019 385

2019 Underperforming Technical Team 2018 Leadership 385

Scrum.org

JULY 7, 2020

TL; DR: Agile Laws and Remote Agile. On many occasions in the recent past, working with distributed agile teams has amplified existing organizational, technical, and cultural challenges in many organizations. In that respect, the current issues that many distributed teams face may also act as accelerants to become more agile.

Technical Review 188

Technical Review Agile Software Review Software Engineering 188

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Some exercises across the courses are the same e.g., create a RACI matrix , but the templates are different – that’s weird. For example, in the Intro to Agile Development and Scrum course. Some of the exercises were the same, for example, creating a RACI or a RBS, but they had different templates. It’s also not very agile.

Technical Review 384

Technical Review Certification Software Review PMI 384

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 18, 2021

In today's vlog I also share with you, mainly Scrum Masters, an exercise that you can keep coming back to every Sprint Retrospectives so that you can improve the organisation state of agility by continuously upgrading the definition of done. But downgrading the definition of done just covers up problems.

Agile 250

Agile SCRUM 250

Scrum.org

APRIL 10, 2021

Many people asked me whether it is possible to do Scrum without having all of the Scrum elements in place and along that line they also asked me whether it is possible to be agile without using Scrum as a whole. You can also try out the exercise I explained in the video. Let me know how it works in your company.

SCRUM 239

SCRUM Agile 239

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 22, 2023

The courses are wide-ranging and cover everything from project management methods including agile methods, risk management, the project life cycle, project management tools, project implementation and change management. There are other exercises to do as well, such as reflection exercises.

Certification 467

Certification Software Review Project Life Cycle Risk Management 467

Scrum.org

MAY 18, 2020

TL; DR: Good Remote Agile Practices. The first insights are available from the Remote Agile Survey: What are good remote agile practices, and what are possible low-hanging fruits that haven’t yet been tried by a majority of participants? Participate in the Remote Agile Survey now, too. First Insights from the Survey.

Agile 185

Agile 2020 Sustainability Government 185

Scrum.org

APRIL 7, 2020

TL; DR: Remote Agile Anti-Patterns — Pitfalls Successful Distributed Teams Avoid. We started this series on remote agile with looking into practices and tools, followed by delving into virtual Liberating Structures, and how to master Zoom. Remote Agile Anti-Patterns: Collaboration. What about our culture?

Agile 198

Agile Energy SCRUM Leadership 198

Scrum.org

APRIL 14, 2020

We started this series on remote agile with looking into practices and tools, followed by exploring virtual Liberating Structures, how to master Zoom as well as common remote agile anti-patterns. TL; DR: A Remote Retrospective with a Distributed Team. The Design Elements of Virtual Liberating Structures. Setting the Stage.

Underperforming Technical Team 197

Underperforming Technical Team Agile SCRUM Technical Review 197

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Energy: Regular exercise does not just build up your physical stamina, but affords an opportunity to shift mental gears and detach from the stressful concerns of your workplace. Agility and Certainty. There are plenty of project management commentators to remind you of the rise of agile. Learn to Work Virtually.

2023 370

2023 Underperforming Technical Team 2022 Leadership 370

Scrum.org

MAY 4, 2020

We started this series on remote agile with looking into practices and tools; we explored virtual Liberating Structures, and how to master Zoom. We had a look at common remote agile anti-patterns; we analyzed remote Retrospectives, Sprint Plannings as well as remote Sprint Reviews based on Liberating Structures.

SCRUM 215

SCRUM Agile Technical Review Development Team Review 215

Scrum.org

JULY 17, 2023

Health Checks for Agile Teams Agile teams thrive on continuous improvement and adaptability. The true essence of self-assessment in Agile is fostering transparency, collaboration, and relentless improvement. The true essence of self-assessment in Agile is fostering transparency, collaboration, and relentless improvement.

Underperforming Technical Team 172

Underperforming Technical Team Agile 2021 SCRUM 172

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Students take the poster "in" during breaks and exercises and have a constant reminder of the vocabulary. . Since we began the agile poster series with Scrum, we have released 4 more posters. Our currently last addition to the series is the visualization of the Agile Manifesto.

SCRUM 33

SCRUM Agile Lean 33

Scrum.org

MAY 10, 2024

Ever felt like your agile game is more of a sluggish shuffle? Imagine you’ve just rolled out what should be a game-changing agile transformation. Here’s the truth: keeping the agile flame alive can be a real headache. But here’s some good news: reigniting that agile spark doesn’t require reinventing the wheel.

Agile 195

Agile Closing Sustainability Construction 195

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 26, 2020

TL; DR: The Cargo Cult Agile Checklist for Download. You want to know the state of agility in your organization? If the average number of checkboxes marked is higher than nine, then you are probably practicing cargo cult agile in one form or another. Everyday Failures on the Path of Becoming Agile.

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Agile CTO Hire Fractional CTO SCRUM 193

Scrum.org

MAY 19, 2023

Image Source: [link] Although Scrum is a well-known framework for agile software development, implementing Scrum alone won’t guarantee success. Scrum and technical practices help achieve business agility by building the right thing and delivering it sooner. Technical skills are needed for adaptable, reliable, and maintainable software.

SCRUM 195

SCRUM Agile Software Developers Software Development 195